Three Gorges Dam is located in China and is the world's largest power station. Its capacity is over 22 thousand megawatts, which is equivalent to approximately 22 giant nuclear power plants. The project is estimated at 28 billion dollars, it was launched in 2008. Scientists call it a technological breakthrough, and environmentalists - a catastrophe.
Prelude is the world's first floating plant for LNG production. Shell, apparently, approached the limit of its capabilities when building this complex. The length of the ship is 488 meters, its width reaches 74 meters, and the mass exceeds 600 thousand tons. The capacity of the floating facility is approximately 3.6 million tons of LNG per year. Prelude will work in the north-east of Australia, 300 miles from the coast.
Berkut is the deepest and, apparently, the highest oil platform. The facility is estimated at about 12 billion dollars, its weight reaches 200 thousand tons. It is planned to produce about 100 thousand barrels of oil a day on this platform. Berkut is intended for work in harsh conditions near the Russian coast of the Pacific Ocean near the island of Sakhalin.
Perdido is considered to be the deepest oil platform in the world. Its depth reaches 2.45 km. This complex is located in the Gulf of Mexico and is operated by Shell, which owns 35% of the shares. The production of oil and gas on Perdido started in 2010.
The owner of the world's largest ship, Pieter Schelte, is the Swiss company Allseas. The construction of the giant ship cost $1.7 billion. If we compare the ship to the world-famous constructions, its length corresponds to the height of the Empire State Building and the width to the Tower of Elizabeth (formerly Big Ben).
This month, the price of Bitcoin has soared to a record $89,000. Despite its constant volatility, BTC remains the most promising cryptocurrency since its debut in 2009. Many early investors who believed in Bitcoin's potential are now reaping the rewards of their foresight. Let's take a look at today's wealthiest crypto enthusiasts
Economic inequality remains one of the most pressing issues in today's world. To measure the gap between the rich and the poor in each country, the Gini index is used. This coefficient reflects how income is distributed within a society: the closer the index is to 100, the greater the inequality. Let's explore which countries currently have the highest Gini index values
This year has been pivotal for Bitcoin, the world's leading cryptocurrency. One of the key milestones was the approval of Bitcoin spot ETFs by the US Securities and Exchange Commission. In April 2024, Bitcoin also experienced a halving event, which is typically seen as a positive development for the digital asset. This year, the cryptocurrency is up 57%, and analysts remain optimistic about its future. However, they highlight four key factors that could influence Bitcoin's trajectory, both for better and for worse
